Axel Foley (Eddie Murphy) once again travels from detroit to beverly hills to solve crimes totally out of his jurisdiction, but totally still within his wheelhouse....
Solid sequel. Nice to see Axel reuntied with Billy and Taggart. Brigitte Nielson is good.
Very rewatchable film. Looking forward to Beverly Hills Cop 4.
The Evolution Of Axel Foley: A Journey Through The Beverly Hills Cop Trilogy
The Beverly Hills Cop trilogy, starring the charismatic Eddie Murphy as the street-smart Detroit detective Axel Foley, has left an indelible mark on the action-comedy genre. Each installment offers a unique glimpse into the evolution of both the character and the franchise, reflecting the changing landscape of Hollywood and societal attitudes over a decade.
Beverly Hills Cop (1984): A Groundbreaking Blend Of Comedy And Action
The original Beverly Hills Cop (1984) is a landmark film that catapulted Eddie Murphy to superstardom. Directed by Martin Brest, the movie follows Axel Foley as he travels to Beverly Hills to investigate the murder of his friend. The film's success lies in its perfect blend of action and comedy, with Murphy's improvisational skills and infectious energy driving the narrative.
The film's appeal is rooted in its subversion of genre expectations. Axel Foley, a black detective from Detroit, navigates the opulent and predominantly white world of Beverly Hills with wit and audacity. This juxtaposition not only provides comedic moments but also subtly critiques social and racial dynamics. The film's ability to balance humor with a compelling crime story set a new standard for action comedies.
Beverly Hills Cop 2 (1987): A Sequel Struggling With Identity
Beverly Hills Cop 2 (1987), directed by Tony Scott, attempts to recapture the magic of the original but falls short in several areas. While the film boasts a bigger budget and more elaborate action sequences, it lacks the charm and originality of its predecessor. The plot revolves around Axel Foley returning to Beverly Hills to solve a series of Alphabet Crimes and avenge the shooting of his friend, Captain Bogomil.
One of the critical issues with the sequel is its tonal inconsistency. The film oscillates between serious action and forced humor, often failing to strike the right balance. Eddie Murphy's portrayal of Axel Foley becomes more abrasive, losing some of the character's initial likability. Despite these shortcomings, the film still offers moments of entertainment, particularly through the chemistry between Murphy and his co-stars, Judge Reinhold and John Ashton.
Beverly Hills Cop 3 (1994): A Franchise In Decline
By the time Beverly Hills Cop 3 (1994) was released, the franchise had lost much of its original luster. Directed by John Landis, the film sees Axel Foley investigating a counterfeit money operation at a California amusement park. The plot is convoluted, and the film struggles to find its footing between action and comedy.
One of the most significant criticisms of the third installment is its lack of coherence and originality. The film's attempts at humor often fall flat, and the action sequences lack the excitement of the previous films. Eddie Murphy's performance, once the franchise's saving grace, feels tired and uninspired. The absence of the original producers, Don Simpson and Jerry Bruckheimer, is palpable, as the film lacks the high-energy production values that defined the earlier entries.
Conclusion: The Legacy Of Beverly Hills Cop
The Beverly Hills Cop trilogy serves as a fascinating case study in the evolution of a film franchise. The original film's groundbreaking success set a high bar that the sequels struggled to meet. While Beverly Hills Cop 2 and Beverly Hills Cop 3 have their moments, they ultimately highlight the challenges of maintaining a franchise's momentum and staying true to its core appeal.
Eddie Murphy's portrayal of Axel Foley remains iconic, and the character's journey from Detroit to Beverly Hills continues to resonate with audiences. The trilogy's blend of action, comedy, and social commentary ensures its place in cinematic history, even as it serves as a reminder of the difficulties in sustaining a successful film series.
Hello folks, and welcome back to Wrong Every Time. This week has been a productive one on a variety of fronts, as I’ve been clearing out the last of my outstanding essay projects while also catching up on anime of both recent and venerable vintage. My viewing party just finished season one of the excellent Delicious in Dungeon, which now stands proudly beside Edgerunners among my favorite Trigger…
Worst Video Game Song Tournament - Round 2 Match 16
Main Theme - Beverly Hills Cop (PC)
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Denegul - Lagoon (SNES)
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I would recommend listening to as much as you can of each song before voting, but how you choose is up to you! Remember to be civil in the tags and replies!
Propaganda under cut:
Beverly Hills Cop Theme:
"Hyper compressed and sounds like a dying ice cream truck. Awful to the point where it wraps back around to being good."
"Not going to mention in the propaganda that its the crazy frog song ??"
"#god I fucking love Axel F if it sounded like a crashed GBA so much it's atrocious #and the random stops mid-song"
"#[Beverly Hills Cop Theme] felt like i was listening to my computer have a seizure and die #yup. that video game song sure can bad"
"#yknow beverly hills cop theme is the best rendition of axel f i ever heard #purely because it sounds like getting an mri and i love mris <3"
Denegul:
"2 droning chords 5 seconds that's the loop. enjoy your stay in this town i guess"
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"Stallone almost starred in Beverly Hills Cop but didn't think it was funny. he decided to rewrite the script, surgically excising all comedy…then got fired 2 weeks before shooting began. he made Cobra instead. so here's Axel looking at his dark half in Beverly Hills Cop II" --- Priscilla Page.
Because the Eighties, sequels have turn into a Hollywood infrastructure — and public opinion on their pop-cultural and inventive worth has shifted. Now not had been sequels simply quasi-remakes with few returning faces and considerably cheaper budgets, however occasions that studios might promote as highlights of their yearly slates. That’s to not say sequels gained favor in a single day and…
Our Most Anticipated Films of 2024 - ScreenHub Entertainment
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"Axel F" is an electronic instrumental track by German musician Harold Faltermeyer. It served as the theme song for the 1984 film Beverly Hills Cop, its eponymous character (as portrayed by Eddie Murphy) and the film franchise it is based from, which became an international number-one hit in 1985. The track reached number one in Ireland as well as on the US Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart. Additionally, it was a number two hit in Belgium, Canada, the Netherlands, Switzerland, the UK, and West Germany. In addition to the Beverly Hills Cop soundtrack, the song appears on Faltermeyer's 1988 album Harold F. as a bonus track.
Faltermeyer recorded the tune using five instruments: a Roland Jupiter-8 provided the distinctive saw lead, a Moog modular synthesizer 15 provided the bass, a Roland JX-3P provided chord stab brasses, a Yamaha DX7 was used for the marimba sound, and a LinnDrum was used for drum programming. All instruments were played by Faltermeyer. According to Faltermeyer, the initial reaction to his first presentation of the track to the film's producers and director did not result in an immediate approval; it was not until director Martin Brest voiced his approval that the producers showed enthusiasm. A music video was produced to promote the single, directed by Faltermeyer.
"Axel F" has been sampled in many songs, including "Champion" by South Korean singer Psy. In 2005, Crazy Frog's version became a summer hit. It topped the charts in the UK, with some of the best weekly sales of the year, and remained at the top of the UK Singles Chart for four weeks to become Britain's third-best-selling single of 2005, outselling and outperforming the original version. It also reached number 1 in Australia, the Republic of Ireland, Belgium, Denmark, New Zealand, Norway, Ukraine, Spain, and Sweden. In France, the song stayed at number 1 for thirteen weeks, only to be dethroned by Crazy Frog's second single, "Popcorn". This was only the second time that an artist had ever dethroned themself in that country. It peaked at number 3 on the US Digital Sales chart, and number 2 on the US Adult Contemporary Top 20. In 2024, as part of a tribute to celebrate the release of Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F, the Crazy Frog Youtube Channel made a special crossover music video with Netflix, featuring scenes from the movie, but re-edited to feature Crazy Frog in them, being chased by the Beverly Hills Police and Axel Foley.
TLDR; Florida Supercon: Samba & Vico; Con O'Neill; Bronson Pinchot; Guz Khan; Minnie Driver; Bumbles Darby; Binge Tv; Adopt Our Crew - Emmy Noms; Articles; Fan Spotlight: Cast Cards; OFMD Colouring Pages; Our Flag Means Fanfiction; Never Left Podcast; Love Notes; Daily Darby/Today's Taika
== Florida Supercon: Samba and Vico ==
More fun pics with Vico and Samba at Florida Supercon! Hope all you crew who joined had such an amazing time!
Source: Vico's Instagram
== Con O'Neill ==
Con was out with Kris Deedigan and Paul Maddison editing their new short, "The Men"!
Source: Con O'Neill's Instagram / Kris Deed's Instagram
== Bronson Pinchot ==
Bronson has been doing some fun videos on instagram in honor of Beverly Hills Cop: AxelF coming out on Netflix! He's been pretending to be his character Serge, and answering all sorts of questions. This was the first. Feel free to check him out on his instagram for more!
Source: Bronson Pinchot's Instagram
== Guz Khan ==
Guz was out rooting for England in the UEFA European Championship!
Source: Guz Khan's Instagram
== Minnie Driver ==
Minnie was also watching the UEFA European Championship!
Source: Minnie Driver's Instagram Stories
== Bumbles Darby ==
Rosie giving an update on Bumbles and his business cat dealings <3
Source: Rosie Carnahan Darby's Instagram Stories
== Binge TV ==
Are you part of the Australian crew? Good news! You can watch Relax I'm From The Future, staring our Captain Rhys Darby - or The Twelve - Season 2 with our Ricky - Erroll Shand!
== Adopt Our Crew - Emmy Noms! ==
Huge thank you to our friends over at @adoptourcrew! They are keeping us informed about all the award events coming up! First up is July 17th the Emmy Nominations are announced!
Source: Adopt Our Crew Twitter
== Articles ==
Thank you to @adoptourcrew for sharing more articles referencing OFMD!
Tonight's Cast Cards by the fantastic @melvisik are Luke V. who was a stand-in according to https://ofmd-crew.com/ and Theo Park! - "Another Emmy submission for Outstanding Casting in a Comedy Series. She and the team (are more than likely) responsible for such a beautiful, awesome cast!"
Source: @melvisik's Twitter
== OFMD Colouring Pages ==
More #OurFlagMeansPride colouring pages from our brilliant friend @patchworkpiratebear!
Source: Patchwork Piratebear's Twitter
== Our Flag Means Fanfiction ==
New episode of Our Flag Means Fanfiction! This time focused on the Omegaverse! You can listen in on your favorite podcast platform here!
Source: Our Flag Means Fanfiction Instagram
== Never Left Podcast ==
New episode of Never Left Podcast -- Tune in tomorrow July 16th for the interview with Damien Gerard! You can check them out on your favorite podcast platform!
Source: Never Left Podcast Instagram
== Love Notes ==
Hey there lovelies. Sorry for the delay over the last couple days. I've been dealing with some stuff at home.
I've been thinking of you all and I know you're dealing with a lot. Remember that you are absolutely doing your best-- and things don't always go as planned. It doesn't make you any less amazing, or mean your efforts are for not. You're doing great, and things will get there in time. You got this <3
Sending some love from some folks at bandaidforheart on instagram.
Just really been thinking about We're Wolves lately, and how much I'd really love to see these two today.
Gif courtesy of the kind @ neverswungonswingingstars!
Do you still have the list of movies that inspired ST4? I had a picture of it but I lost it and I haven't been able to find it since. Please and thank you in advance.